Despite the ever-growing number of HVDC link projects being proposed or started all over the world, there are no books that address fully the technical and economical aspects of this technology. This book fills the gap in the field, providing power cable engineers with complete, up-to-date guidance on HVDC cable lines with extruded insulation. It covers design and engineering techniques for cable lines, insulation materials, and accessories, as well as cable performance and life-span and reliability issues. The fundamentals of HVDC cable transmission theory are also discussed.